Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Control Room Operator to join its Iraq business unit focusing on carrying out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup and operation of utilities, process systems & machinery in accordance with the approved procedures for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq.
This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
Responsibilities
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Control Room Operator to join its Iraq business unit focusing on carrying out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup and operation of utilities, process systems & machinery in accordance with the approved procedures for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq.
This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement.
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The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Control Room Operator to join our Iraq Business Unit.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.
Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
Key Objectives
Job Purpose
To carry out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient and environmentally sound startup and operation of utilities, process systems & machinery in accordance with the approved procedures.
These duties include responding to emergency conditions, preparation of equipment for maintenance, housekeeping and proactive monitoring of the area and its equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that the O&M strategies are aligned with the company goals.
- Manage O&M interfaces between all groups.
- Responsible for reporting progress to PMT.
- Carry out all startup duties associated with the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound SU and operation of utilities, process systems & machinery in accordance with the approved procedures.
- Respond to emergency conditions, preparation of equipment for maintenance, housekeeping and proactive monitoring of the area and its equipment.
- Monitor all plant operations on screens and computers, monitor closely to identify any abnormal operating and equipment conditions.
- Adhere to plant operational procedures for production goal achievement and handle work safely.
- Oversee productions and process key metrics for operating plant machinery within parameters.
- Maintain Call Logs in an accurate and timely manner.
- Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner, following all plant procedures, health and safety policies and current operating practices.
- Control the operation of processing units using a distributive control system (DCS).
- Responsible for the safety control systems, such as ESD, DSD and fire control systems.
- Perform initial valve line up in accordance with Start Up Work Packs
- Perform checks to ensure utilities systems are commissioned and available for use.
- Monitor all equipment in assigned area and perform basic care checks and report any equipment that requires maintenance attention.
- Prepare equipment for maintenance and re-commission when complete. Complete isolations in accordance with Work Management Manual requirements.
- Carry out shift handover in a detailed and comprehensive manner.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the operating area to ensure safe working conditions.
- Participate in daily Toolbox Talks with Start Up Team.
- Assists the effort to capture startup lessons learned.
- Work directly with the foreign experts to ensure the transfer of technical advice during the initial period of operation.
- Interface with DCS System Engineer and I & C Technicians.
- Apply procedures to planned startup and shutdown and unplanned shutdown.
- Detailed unit-specific startup, shutdown and emergency response.
- Communicate with other work groups and personnel during the operation and monitoring of the DCS console.
- Collaborates with SU to ensure effective alignment between contractor/Commissioning and Start up
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Engineering Degree/ Technical Diploma/ 2+ years of Experience,
- Literate in the use of standard computer software programs. Word, Excel, etc
- English Communication skills / Team player/ Time-Management / Adaptability / Willingness to learn.
- Understanding of Oil & Gas Process Operations, HSE practices and application in the field.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
